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E tū waiata

E tū kahikatea
Hei whakapae ururoa
Awhi mai awhi atu
Tātou tātou e

Stand like the kahikatea tree
To brave the storms
Embrace and receive one another
We are one together

Recent news

Workers celebrate Labour’s new workplace policies

Posted on September 19, 2020 by - Politics

More Air NZ redundancies proposed, airline refuses to end outsourcing

Posted on September 16, 2020 by - Aviation

Labour’s Living Wage policy “real victory” for low wage workers

Posted on September 12, 2020 by - Living Wage

John Ryall: The Struggle for Relevant Daily Pay

Posted on September 11, 2020 by - Blog

Labour’s tax policy: “It’s about time!”

Posted on September 9, 2020 by - Politics

Promise of new Matariki public holiday welcomed

Posted on September 7, 2020 by - Uncategorized

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Integrity

  • honest
  • trustworthy
  • ethical

Manaakitanga

  • hospitality
  • welcoming
  • taking care of people
  • supportive
  • enabling

Aspirational

  • standing up courageously for a better deal
  • pro-active
  • forward looking

Respect

  • treating others as we wish to be treated
  • welcoming diversity
  • open to differences and ideas

Accountable

  • reliable
  • professional
  • competent
  • transparent
  • democratic